Vogesite and Rhyodacite Definition

Definition of Vogesite and Rhyodacite

The general Vogesite and Rhyodacite definition can be stated as: Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. On the other hand, Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Vogesite and Rhyodacite, get to know about Properties of Vogesite and Rhyodacite. Get to know more information about Vogesite and Rhyodacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Vogesite and Rhyodacite

The history of Vogesite and Rhyodacite gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Vogesite and Rhyodacite Origin and Discoverer

Vogesite and Rhyodacite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Vogesite and Rhyodacite. In this section, you will know about Vogesite and Rhyodacite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Vogesite is Unknown whereas Origin of Rhyodacite is USA. It is interesting to know the name of Vogesite and Rhyodacite discoverer. The discoverer of Vogesite and Rhyodacite are Unknown.

Etymology of Vogesite and Rhyodacite

Along with Vogesite and Rhyodacite definition, know more about the etymology of Vogesite and Rhyodacite. Etymology of Vogesite and Rhyodacite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Vogesite and Formation of Rhyodacite. The etymology of Vogesite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple while that of Rhyodacite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Vogesite and Rhyodacite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Vogesite and Rhyodacite are listed below.

For Vogesite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Rhyodacite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock